These are our stakeholders

We are in close contact with a wide variety of stakeholders. In the future we intend to expand our dialogue with our stakeholders even further.

Broad spectrum of stakeholders

To determine the key aspects covered in this report, we have prioritized our various stakeholders. Priority 1 was given to stakeholders with a high impact on our work and/or who are strongly influenced by our work.

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Stakeholder	Categories	Key concern	Key concern	Priority
Obereisenbach employees	VAUDE internal	balance of professional and private life safe workplace adequate payment development possibilities sustainable personnel training trust independent work good workplace (ergonomics, lighting, industrial safety, fire protection) health promotion internal communication flow of information, transparency leadership style clear and meaningful goals good corporate image	employee talks quarterly exchanges meetings operating suggestion scheme dialogue between management and employees intranet employee survey interfaces analysis SWOT analysis	1
shareholders	VAUDE internal	regular reporting reliable figures easy to understand presentation responsible economies profit expectation economic performance strong, future-oriented innovation	regular reporting shareholder meetings presentation of company objectives and results visits to trade fairs	1
subsidiaries (sales office Spain, Franchise GmbH, Shanghai office)	VAUDE internal	clear goals and objectives reliable communication security stability timely coordination	regular reporting voting timely communication	1
suppliers (fabrics and accessories)	suppliers	clear guidelines timely payments good flow of information adequate quantities and prices procurement management	no involvement, since no direct contact thus far establishment of contact by the team materials	1
producers	suppliers	long-term, collaborative relationship VAUDE solvency clear guidelines, flow of information functioning procurement management (utilization, disposition) assistance in implementation of social and environmental demands	FWF audits regular visits discussions with VAUDE QC teams annual meetings with the VAUDE production management annual producer assessment and discussions with top management training on labor laws and responsibilities support from on-site employees	1
banks	funders	compliance with our covenants / agreements regular reporting reliability- completeness of figures liquidity test long-term corporate planning regular, open direct information risk management information on corporate decision making	regular reporting current communication bank report annual "Bank Rounds" with a thematic presentation	1
consumers	customers	products free from harmful substances fairly produced products good value for money high performance / quality small carbon footprint modern (stylish) products products that support lifestyle choices transparency credibility transparent production corporate climate anti-corruption measures	responsibility for information requests (eg. Facebook, e-mail etc.) surveys	1
retailers	consumers	good margins / good discounts good image brand awareness / demand high quality credibility of the statements fair personal contact high level of service (product level, sales support level, sustainability) active sales support ability to deliver information flow (on sustainability issues) partnership transparent information	Benchmarking-study personal interviews templates trade fairs annual talks with sales representative, division heads, and partially executives	1
CCC, CIR, Inkota, Greenpeace,WWF, DAV, EOCA	NGO social and environmental	transparency authenticity debate on critical topics partners for expert advice and Marketing (WWF)	dialog conferences working groups	2
regional council, administrative Disctrict European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) tax office, customs office, federal environmental offices, social insurance	authorities	compliance	contact dialogue ad hoc and project based consultation consultations	2
bluesign® FWF myclimate, EMAS, ISO, TÜV, DGNB	external audits, monitoring systems	collaborations regulated with contracts (service) credibility fulfillment of legally set objectives transparency honest commitment better cooperation between business and producer improvement of working conditions for workers assumption of responsibility by brand cross-brand collaboration; compliance with CoC and the “living wage” database, reliable figures reduction of climate burden compliance	bluesign®: contract, BSSL, Audits, conferences, working groups FWF: annual set Audits,“Performance Check”, CAP annual update myclimate: annual climate balance, various talks, meetings and audits	2
EOG, BSI, FESI, OIA, SAC	associations (with and without membership)	exchange about relevant branch issues development of common positions and approaches expectations on sustainability issue: information source, a pioneer driving force for environmental and social topics cooperation on sustainability aspects on a sector-political level	working groups conferences dialogue collaboration	2
municipality, county	state	transparency communicative exchange low emissions (noise, harmful substances, traffic, waste, effluents) business tax revenues active on local issues (biodiversity) acceptance of municipal tasks: Kinderhaus, local pool provision of attractive workplaces cooperation on transport concept traffic planning local development economic development environmental protection	events in the community inform community about development at VAUDE personal contact to mayor tours of the company working groups	2
government (national, state), politics	state	balancing professional and private life (part-time quota, women in part-time management positions, high birthrate) diversity, equal opportunity (foreigners, women) mobility concept energy transition sustainability companies in the community (civic engagement) biodiversity Input und experience exchange on economic and sustainability topics	dialogue with politicians on a national and regional level	2
athletes, WWF, DAV	sponsoring-partner	performance transparency authenticity positive image brand awareness sustainability	events dialogue	2
institutions (IHK, family net, partnercareer and family)	community	innovative employer impulse/example attractive employer	personal contact within committees	3
media	media	reporting transparency	contacts dialog interviews	3
universities, colleges	community	attractive employer intern positions continued education with external input	college contact program	3
social institutions e.g. workshops for people with disabilities	community	Sustainability: diversity (employees with placement constraints)	college contact program	3

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